Dominican Republic Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Dominican Republic's hospital beds was 0.92 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's hospital beds stood at 0.92 in 2025, a rise of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.92 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 105th globally.
The Dominican Republic’s hospital‑bed density has fallen from a post‑1960s high of 2.33 beds per 1,000 people to an all‑time peak of 2.64 in 1970, before sliding to a trough of 0.75 in 2023 and reaching 0.92 in 2025, ranking 105th worldwide. This 64 percent decline over six decades reflects limited public investment in health‑care infrastructure amid rapid population growth and fiscal constraints. By contrast, Nicaragua records 0.95 beds per 1,000, while Rwanda matches the Dominican Republic’s 2023 trough at 0.75, underscoring the country’s relative lag among peers with comparable income levels. The 24‑year coverage span indicates that the downward trajectory has persisted despite occasional policy initiatives to expand services. If the government augments capital spending on hospitals and strengthens public‑private partnerships, the current modest rebound could accelerate, potentially stabilising the indicator above the 2025 level in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.92 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.92 | +0.17 | #105 |
| 2023 | 0.75 | −0.76 | #64 |
| 2022 | 1.51 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2021 | 1.51 | +0.09 | #93 |
| 2020 | 1.42 | +0.17 | #96 |
| 2019 | 1.25 | +0.01 | #105 |
| 2018 | 1.24 | −0.24 | #106 |
| 2017 | 1.48 | +0.11 | #100 |
| 2016 | 1.37 | −0.14 | #106 |
| 2015 | 1.51 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2014 | 1.52 | −0.20 | #103 |
| 2013 | 1.72 | −0.01 | #97 |
| 2012 | 1.73 | +0.15 | #96 |
| 2011 | 1.58 | −0.02 | #100 |
| 2010 | 1.60 | +0.15 | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's hospital beds was 0.92 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's hospital beds peaked at 2.64 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Dominican Republic was 0.75 in 2023.
Dominican Republic ranks 105th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's hospital beds is projected to reach 0.92 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 0.92. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_hospital-beds,
title = {Dominican Republic Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}